LXdad Posted February 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hi, We are taking the Ruby Princess up to Alaska on June 1st from Seattle. The departure time is listed as 4pm in Seattle. We would like to sightsee as long as possible. What is the latest time we can get to the dock without risking literally missing the boat? Thanks Jonathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I would be there at least 90 minutes prior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemis12 Posted February 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Are you willing to stake your entire vacation on not getting a traffic ticket, flat tire, or having an accident? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted February 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The ship has to transmit the passenger manifest to the US Government before sailing so they close the doors to the terminal half hour before departure time. I would not suggest cutting the time to board to a minimum. Our DS lives in Seattle and traffic there can be a huge pain with the delays. The port Princess uses is in an industrial/port area with few access points. Plan ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoger Posted February 19, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2019 CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTURES FROM U.S. PORTS You are required to provide complete and accurate immigration information in advance of your cruise via the Cruise Personalizer at princess.com up to 2 days prior to sailing. If you have not provided your details in advance you MUST be checked-in no later than 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time or you will be denied boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXdad Posted February 19, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ok I am gonna shoot for 130 to 2pm. Thank you all so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted February 19, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, LXdad said: Ok I am gonna shoot for 130 to 2pm. Thank you all so much! That sounds like a sensible plan. Check-in will be quicker as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingEA Posted February 19, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, LXdad said: Ok I am gonna shoot for 130 to 2pm. Thank you all so much! While you are out pay a visit to Pike Market to get some fresh flowers to take on the ship with you. Only about $5 for a nice bunch. Our room steward even found a vase for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXdad Posted February 20, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted February 20, 2019 9 hours ago, TravelingEA said: While you are out pay a visit to Pike Market to get some fresh flowers to take on the ship with you. Only about $5 for a nice bunch. Our room steward even found a vase for us. Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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